“My clients wanted to make their home feel less formal and more inviting,” says Nina Schmidt of Schloegel Design and Remodel, the firm who handled a complete main-floor overhaul for a late ’90s Leawood home. Originally the home had ornate molding throughout and it changed from room to room and more formal spaces that were… Continue reading A late ’90s Leawood abode turns into a cozy home.
Here are twelve things to do this New Year’s Eve weekend in KC, December 28-31, including: the last weekend to experience many holiday shows and pop-ups and multiple New Year’s Eve parties across KC.
KC’s food scene saw tremendous growth this past year, but there were a few favorites that shuttered their doors and deserve a proper send-off. Here are a few area restaurants we said goodbye to this year. Whether it was your first meet-up of the night or the final shot of the evening, the Drunken Worm was… Continue reading Three Restaurants We Said Goodbye to This Year
KC has yet to see a sandwich shop cater its menu entirely to the Vietnamese banh mi sandwich, until now. Paris Banh Mi Café and Bakery (1106 Westport Rd., KCMO) opened last weekend in Westport and has locals buzzing with excitement. “We saw the concept and we thought Kansas City needs this kind of franchise,”… Continue reading A Banh Mi Sandwich Shop Opens In Westport
Let the celebration’s begin Christmas Eve with the Mengel Brother’s Duo and their special “Mengel Bells” performance at Chaz Restaurant & Lounge at The Raphael Hotel. The Mendel Brother’s Duo are known for their classical compositions and riffs on jazz, pop and rock from artists such as The Beatles and Doors. This Christmas Eve they… Continue reading Christmas Eve Jazz and special menu at an iconic KC hotel
Crossroads hotspots King G Bar and Deli and Jim’s Alley Bar are known for their top-notch drinks and cool, but unpretentious atmosphere. Now, the makers behind the sister bars are bringing their talents to the burbs. Next summer, Hank’s Garage and Grill will join downtown Shawnee’s hopping drinking scene. Hank’s (5801 Nieman, Shawnee, KS) will… Continue reading The Creators Of King G And Jim’s Alley Bar Are Opening A Bar In The Burbs.
Designer Kelee Katillac doesn’t see historic properties as stodgy and stuck in the past. To her, they’re part of an ever-evolving story to be embraced. In her new bold, vibrant coffee table book Historic Style, Kelee Katillac documents her philosophy of acknowledging the past, even the not-so-nice parts, and honoring these elements while reimagining and… Continue reading Kansas City designer Kelee Katillac honors the past with design for today.
Here are ten great things to do in Kansas City this holiday weekend, December 21-24, including: Evergy Festival of Lights at Powell Gardens, Seussical the Musical, and The Nightmare Before Christmas in concert.
Last week, Vested Coffee took to Instagram to announce the closing of both the Beacon Hill and Garment District locations and many loyal customers made comments mourning the loss of their beloved coffee shops. But there might be hope. A recent post update is now stating that the Beacon Hill site will remain open. “We… Continue reading KC Coffee Shop Announces Closing, But There Might Be Hope
There’s something special about an outdoor ice skating rink, when crisp winter air and smooth ice make for an idyllic afternoon. It’s even better with a thermos full of cocoa and a fire pit. Here are five places to ice skate outdoors in KC this winter. 1. KC Ice Center 19900 Johnson Drive, Shawnee 913-441-3033,… Continue reading Your guide to outdoor ice skating in Kansas City this winter
After two years of operating Night Goat Barbecue out of his New American restaurant Fox and Pearl, Chef Vaughn Good has finally found a spot where his pitmaster abilities can take center stage. Good is moving Night Goat into Fox and Pearl’s basement – and turning the space into a dive bar. Night Goat Tavern… Continue reading Fox And Pearl’s Basement Is Turning Into A Barbecue Dive Bar
It’s time to ride. The KC Ferris Wheel at Pennway Point is set to open to the public Thursday, Dec. 14 at noon. At 150-feet tall and with 36 fully enclosed, climate-controlled gondolas, there’s no need to worry about the weather. The gondolas have floor-to-ceiling windows with 360-degree views of the city. The entertainment complex… Continue reading KC Ferris wheel Opens
Here are fourteen great things to do in Kansas City this weekend, December 14-17, including: holiday plays, musicals and shopping experiences and Tans-Siberian Orchestra in concert.
Starting next year, Kansas Citians won’t have to travel as far to dine at Green Dirt Farm, a sheep and dairy farm based in Weston, MO. The award-winning artisan cheese producer is opening a full-service restaurant in the Crossroads. “We’re thrilled to bring our cheeses to our loyal fans and customers in Kansas City, and… Continue reading Local Cheese Producer Green Dirt Farm Is Opening A Restaurant
More than just a business idea incubator, the new Mathes Innovation Center at Liberty’s William Jewell College aims to help graduate students not just get a job but found a company. “Our goal with this Innovation Center is to not only teach business to our students but to create an environment where collaboration and innovation… Continue reading William Jewell’s new business incubator is a place for students, entrepreneurs and investors to mingle.
The classics never go out of style. And when it comes to Christmas cards, one design that emerged from the halls of Crown Center towers above all others. Here’s the story about the best-selling Christmas card of all time. Since its 1977 debut, Three Little Angels has been the best-selling Christmas card in Hallmark’s lineup.… Continue reading The story behind the best-selling Christmas card of all time
A dilapidated building on East 31st Street in KC is considered by many to be the birthplace of the world’s most beloved animated mouse and Walt Disney’s first art studio. It was here in this crumbling two-story building just a block east of Troost and a couple blocks west of the Paseo that Disney observed… Continue reading The KC nonprofit trying to restore Walt Disney’s first animation studio is on its way to making its dream a reality.
Here are thirteen great things to do in Kansas City this weekend, December 7-10, including: Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, It’s A Wonderful Life radio play and The Muppet Christmas Carol in concert.
Kansas City’s cooler fall and winter temperatures make it the perfect backdrop for the buckle- and lace-up leather footwear that’s recently been seen clomping down the catwalk. Many of the 2023 couture cold-weather runway looks paid tribute to Vivienne Westwood, a legendary fashion designer who passed away last December. Westwood’s fashion design and aesthetics are… Continue reading Local Boot maker is embracing the clunky footwear trend.
Kansas Citians will have a chance to see a local custom cookie creator on the Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge show later this month. Sara Siegele of Fountain City Sweets is a contestant on the network’s current season of the popular show. “It was so fun,” says Siegele of her time on the show. “It… Continue reading A KC Cookier Competes In Food Network’s Christmas Cookie Challenge
Don’t call it Zombie Deer Disease. “These animals are not aggressive and are not coming for your brains,” says Dr. Krysten Schuler, a research professor who studies chronic wasting disease, a neurological condition that affects deer, elk and moose populations and is colloquially often referred to as zombie deer disease. This brain disease has been… Continue reading A brain disease affecting Kansas and Missouri deer is slowly spreading.
Two KC breweries win medals at the Great American Beer Festival The Great American Beer Festival is America’s largest beer competition. At this year’s fall event, two KC craft breweries, Pathlight Brewing and Cinder Block Brewery, went home with medals. According to Forbes, over 2,000 breweries from all 50 states entered 9,298 beers at this… Continue reading What’s new in KC food & drink December 2023
Where To Eat Now: 10 Great Restaurants From a Bold New Era Of Kansas City Food. Written by: Dawnya Bartsch, Martin Cizmar, Liz Cook, Rachel Layton, John Martellaro, and Tyler Shane Photography by Zach Bauman, Caleb Condit, Samantha Levi, Rebecca Norden, Anna Petrow, and Kelly Powell How We Made This List For this list, we… Continue reading Where To Eat Now: 10 Great Restaurants From a Bold New Era Of Kansas City Food.
With winter breaks, celebratory parties and holiday pictures around the corner, many people are heading to med spas to get photo-ready without the downtime or recovery period that comes with surgical procedures. In recent years, as the technology used in medical spas has rapidly advanced, doctors and aestheticians have been able to accomplish liposuction- and… Continue reading More folks are turning to med spas and non-invasive technologies in lieu of plastic surgery
